9.30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Committee on Programs and Plans
The NSB will hear from the director of NSF's Division of Earth Sciences, Wendy Harrison, regarding global water research funding at NSF. It will also receive updates on NSF's Science of Learning Centers program, ALMA operations and recompetition, and NSF's Arctic Support Contract.
1.30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Committee on Education and Human Resources
The NSB will hear updates from NSF's dean in residence regarding graduate education to prepare the future STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) workforce. It will hear an update about recent NSF discussions on graduate education reform and the Biology Directorate's efforts in undergraduate education.
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013
8.30 to 10 a.m. Task Force on Administrative Burdens
The NSB will hear from Susan Wyatt Sedwick and Sandra Schneider, chair and vice chair of the Federal Demonstration Partnership, regarding findings of the 2012 Faculty Workload Survey.
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The NSB is the 25-member policymaking body for NSF and advisory body to the president and Congress on science and engineering issues. Drawn from industry and universities, and representing a variety of science and engineering disciplines and geographic areas, NSB members are selected for their eminence in research, education or public service, and records of distinguished service. NSB members are appointed for six-year terms. The NSF director is an ex officio member of the NSB. To learn more about the NSB and its current composition visit "About the NSB."
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